Robert Gary Austin

Gary was born on April 27, 1957 in Jackson, TN, the son of Mary Katherine (Katie) Austin and the late Bobby Smith Austin. Gary was a graduate of Jackson Central-Merry High School in the Class of 1975 and attended UT Knoxville and Union University. He was the owner and operator of Gary Austin Advertising and an active member of First United Methodist Church in Jackson.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his father in law, Harold “Butch” Cashon, Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Carolann Cashon Austin; mother, Mary Katherine (Katie) Austin; his son, Robert Gary Austin, Jr. (Meredith); daughter, Christina Austin (boyfriend, Jeremy Rodgers); grandchildren, Robert Gary Austin III and Chloe Rhea Austin; his mother in law, Gay Cashon; his sister in law, Patricia “Tricia” Cashon; and nephews, Carl, Clay, and Brandon Bateman; and neice, Carly Lannin.

A private graveside service for family only will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Ridgecrest Cemetery with Rev. Sky McCracken of First United Methodist Church officiating.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.GeorgeASmithandSons.com for the Austin family.